معنی
Natural combination for getting a haircut.
زمینه فرهنگی
Barber shops are often called 'Saloon' and are major social hubs for men to discuss cinema and politics. Tonsuring (shaving the head completely) is a common vow (nerthikadan) at temples like Palani. Many families avoid cutting hair on Tuesdays and Fridays as they are considered sacred days for Goddess Lakshmi. High-end unisex salons in cities like Chennai have replaced traditional shops for the younger generation.
Use 'Annan'
When at a local shop, call the barber 'Annan' (older brother) for better service and a friendly vibe.
Avoid 'Thalai'
Never say 'Thalai vettu' unless you are talking about a historical execution!
معنی
Natural combination for getting a haircut.
Use 'Annan'
When at a local shop, call the barber 'Annan' (older brother) for better service and a friendly vibe.
Avoid 'Thalai'
Never say 'Thalai vettu' unless you are talking about a historical execution!
Be Specific
Use 'Konjam' (a little) or 'Romba' (a lot) to tell the barber exactly how much to cut.
Check the Day
If you are in a traditional village, check if the shop is open on Tuesdays.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'hair'.
நான் நாளை ____ வெட்டப் போகிறேன்.
In Tamil, 'Mudi' is the specific word for hair when talking about haircuts.
Which sentence means 'I got a haircut' (Past Tense)?
Choose the correct past tense form:
'Vettinen' is the past tense of 'Vettu'.
Complete the dialogue at the barber shop.
Barber: 'எப்படி வெட்டணும்?' (How should I cut?) Learner: '_______'
This is a natural response to a barber asking for instructions.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You see a friend with a very short new hairstyle.
This is the standard way to acknowledge someone's new haircut.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Vettu vs. Other Cuts
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاநான் நாளை ____ வெட்டப் போகிறேன்.
In Tamil, 'Mudi' is the specific word for hair when talking about haircuts.
Choose the correct past tense form:
'Vettinen' is the past tense of 'Vettu'.
Barber: 'எப்படி வெட்டணும்?' (How should I cut?) Learner: '_______'
This is a natural response to a barber asking for instructions.
Situation: You see a friend with a very short new hairstyle.
This is the standard way to acknowledge someone's new haircut.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, but usually you would add 'naane' (myself): 'Naane mudi vettinen'.
'Vettu' is the base verb; 'Vetti' is the past participle or used in compound forms.
Say 'Konjam mudi vettunga' (Cut the hair a little).
Yes, though women might also use 'haircut' or 'trim' in urban settings.
Yes, it is a neutral, standard phrase.
Traditionally 'Ambattan' (now considered offensive), modernly 'Barber' or 'Maruthuvar'.
Ask 'Mudi vetta evvalavu?'
Yes, 'Nagam vettu' (cut nails) is the correct collocation.
Yes, 'Mudi tiruthudhal' is used in formal writing.
English loanwords are very common in Tamil Nadu's urban slang.
عبارات مرتبط
மொட்டை போடு
specialized formTo shave the head bald
சவரம் செய்
similarTo shave (beard)
முடி திருத்து
synonymTo groom/trim hair
தலை சீவு
builds onTo comb hair
முடி வளர்ப்பு
contrastGrowing hair
